John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80 after 67-year-old Sex Pistol told of her battle with Alzheimer’s
- Singer, 67, had previously spoken about caring for his wife who had Alzheimer’s
John Lydon‘s wife Nora Forster has died aged 80, a statement on the former Sex Pistols frontman’s Twitter account says.
The singer, 67, had previously spoken about caring for his wife who had Alzheimer’s disease.
The statement said: ‘Rest in Peace Nora Forster. It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Nora Forster – John Lydon’s wife of nearly five decades – has passed away.
‘Nora had been living with Alzheimer’s for several years. In which time John had become her full-time carer.
‘Please respect John’s grief and allow him space.
‘Rest in Peace Nora. Heart felt condolences to John from Rambo and all at PiL Official.’
John Lydon ‘s wife Nora Forster has died aged 80, a statement on the former Sex Pistols frontman’s Twitter account says. Pictured together in 2005
Lydon, 67, admitted recently that life without the publishing heiress, his wife of 44-years, was unthinkable. They are pictured together in 2001
The British punk pioneer lived in southern California with Nora and served as her primary carer for some five years after she was diagnosed with the illness.
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative condition that progressively worsens and ultimately leads to death.
Lydon, 67, admitted recently that life without the publishing heiress, his wife of 44-years, was unthinkable, in part because his position as her carer defined who he is.
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